Description

💧 Watering
Water moderately. Once a week during summer; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter; avoid waterlogging, especially around the crown, to prevent rot.
Well-draining soil is essential.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
In Malta, morning sun is ideal; protect from harsh afternoon sun in very hot areas.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Evergreen with stiff, feather-like, arching fronds forming a symmetrical crown.
Slow-growing; male and female cones appear rarely and mainly in mature plants.
Grown for ornamental foliage, not flowers.

🪴 Potting Mix
Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil mixed with perlite.
Suitable for large pots or garden beds.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed every 6–8 weeks in spring–summer with a low-nitrogen, palm/cycad fertilizer.
Minimal feeding in autumn–winter.

🚫🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested. Causes vomiting, liver failure, and neurological issues.

🌿 Additional Notes
Slow-growing; prune only yellowed or damaged fronds.
Very heat- and drought-tolerant once established.
Thrives in Malta’s coastal and inland Mediterranean gardens.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.